
Around 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK take part in a clinical trial.
This study looked at whether genes affect the risk of developing cancer of the food pipe (oesophageal cancer).
There are several risk factors for oesophageal cancer. These include things such as lifestyle, the environment or .
This study collected blood samples and studied the from people who have:
Researchers have already identified some genes that may affect the risk of oesophageal cancer, but they wanted to learn more.
In this study, the researchers collected blood samples from people to help find out possible causes of oesophageal cancer that are related to their genes.
The aims of the study were to find out why:
This trial was never finished so there are no results available.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Professor Janusz Jankowski
Cancer Research UK
Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools for Medicine and Dentistry
Wellcome Trust
Freephone 0808 800 4040
Around 1 in 5 people diagnosed with cancer in the UK take part in a clinical trial.